a welcome;

[mallowmods]

Who: Everyone and everyone!
What: Welcoming in the new members to Mallow Hallow
Where: Everywhere!
When: March 2nd.

[ Once everyone’s settled in their particular districts, no doubt thousands of questions running between each individual mind, there’s an announcement. Not over the devices, but rather in speakers all over each and every district. A familiar voice should ring out—you did, after all, hear the voice of your Queen earlier today. ]

Ahem! Can you hear me? Ah, right then.

Hello loveies! You might recall this particular visage which speaks before you—that is, I am your Queen. Call me Queenie, if you must! I’ve met you all on this particular day, and I find it important to bestow some of my boundless knowledge onto you, sweethearts.

Now! Done with formalities, let’s see where we stand… ah, yes! Might I be the first to welcome you all to Mallow Hallow, our wonderful little country. Not too big, not quite too small either! It’s just lovely, isn’t it? Oh, how all my new babies will love it here! Or—perhaps not. [ She clicks her tongue. ] Either way, it doesn't really matter. You're stuck here for the time, so do try to make the most of it, dears.

Of course, there are our sectors within Mallow Hallow. Six… [ There’s silence for a short moment. ] Yes, there are six, aren’t there..? Well, six different communities you might stem off from! Surely you remember the name from our meeting earlier? If not, I’m sure one of the regular inhabitants of each particular district will assist you in naming your new home!

Live where you’d like, eat what you’d like, do what you’d like! Our homes are now your homes, so please, consider us all a big happy family to you! Remember you can reach me or any of the other rulers of any of the districts, over at our voicemails! [ Somehow, that seems sarcastic… ]

Also, don’t cause any trouble, or I’ll personally end you. [ There it is. ]

I suppose that's all. Well then, bye now, dears! And let the word spread—Mallow Hallow is up and rising once again!

[ ooc: Quick links: Lochwell | Mallowhallow | Orlea | Astralfield | Crystalden | Highcrest | Whitewood | Network ]

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[threateningflour]

[Coulson has to stare at Yukimura for a moment. Though his face betrays nothing, he can't help but wonder what kind of duties a bare-chested young man has]

It's voice mail. You'll have to use your phone.

I'm sorry, Agent C

[soulablaze]

Eh? This phone you speak of... [Yukimura blinks again at this strange westerner. These terms are very confusing but this man seems kind enough to explain. Yukimura holds up the device he was given.]

Huooooh! I see!!! This foreign scroll must contain the whereabouts of their stronghold! How foolish I must seem to your lordship! [He pulls the electronic scroll phone open only to be yet stuck again as to how to use this 'map'.] Haugh! A secret code! Oh, truly devious!

o-oh Yukimura

[threateningflour]

[Oh boy. He opens and starts up his own scroll, holding it up so Yukimura can see]

A phone lets you communicate with people over long distances. It's like sending a letter but much faster.

[he fiddles with it a bit and taps at another icon, letting it dial for Queenie]

A voice mail is a spoken letter for the other person to listen to later.

[not that he believes the queen has much interest in answering]

He's trying TuT

[soulablaze]

[Yukimura watched and listened intently as this man instructed him how to use this odd scroll. Who would have thought that this very 'phone' is alive and responded to one's touch! He looks at his own and gasps when it lights up from pressing something.]

Huooooh! For you to decipher these strange objects so quickly, you must be one who is skilled in these magic arts! I am in your debt, your lordship! So these very 'phones' are capable of memorizing your message! How are they delivered? I see it bears no wings nor legs!

[threateningflour]

It's complicated. Maybe another time.

[Not to mention trying to explain it might garner a lot more enthusiastic questions than Coulson wants to spend time on right now. And speaking of questions...]

Who did you say you serve again?

[soulablaze]

[At the question, Yukimura stands straighter and completely forgets about the phone. He's so proud of his master.]

Hoh! I serve none other than the great tiger of Kai, his lordship Takeda Shingen! I am most honored to be one of his commanders for his proud army! One day, I hope to attain his vision to unify all of our country for peace! OH! Has your lordship had the fortune of visiting our lands!?

[threateningflour]

[Now where has he heard that name before... and then it strikes him: Feudal Japan. Now he's glad he picked up Asia-Pacific Studies in college]

I'm afraid not but I've heard of his name.

[soulablaze]

Uooh?! If you speak true, then my lordship has indeed become renowned even to the western world! He will be most pleased to hear of such news! Should your lordship wish to see our lands, I am certain my master will receive you most graciously! Ah-! Forgive me of my rudeness, I have not asked for your name, sir, nor have I given mine! I am Sanada Genjiro Yukimura! It is an honor! [He bows quickly.]

[threateningflour]

There's no need for formalities, Mr. Sanada.

My name is Phil Coulson.

[soulablaze]

[Yukimura unfortunately doesn't know how to turn formalities off. He assumes they are now a little closer than mere strangers.]

Aa! Lord Coulson! It is thanks to your wise intuition that I can begin to understand this... uh... 'phone' as you said! [He looks down at it and then back to Coulson.] I shall not let your lesson be in vain, I swear it! [He'll just try fiddling with it for a while and possibly accidentally call a few numbers.]

[threateningflour]

['lord' is a new one. And it's certainly not everyday he meets someone who's more straightforward than Thor]

There's no rush in figuring it out. [he hopes the phone is durable enough] Just call me Agent Coulson. [vain hope that he can nip another potential nickname before it sticks]

[soulablaze]

Uooh! I have not heard of such a title as prestigious as it may sound! Very well, I shall honor your request, Agent Coulson!

[threateningflour]

[well, it's an improvement at least]

Thank you. What will you do now?

[soulablaze]

Hooh! [He pulls his fists up as if pumped.] My duty remains to return to the side of my lordship! However! Now that I have seen that this land has still many things unknown to me, I must observe humbly before I make my plea to the rulers! I accept this trial before me! Agent Coulson! Should you lend me your aid as you have now, I shall wield my spears at your request!

[[ooc: I'm continuing threads here if you'd like or we can wrap it up here.]]